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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 391.60 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 391.60 and 238.28 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 391.60 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/391.60 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 391.60 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 93,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,308.49/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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