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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 358.56 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 358.56 and 244.80 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 358.56 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/358.56 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 358.56 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 87,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,775.49/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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