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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 359.83 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 359.83 and 221.92 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 359.83 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/359.83 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 359.83 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 79,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,852.36/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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