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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 360.72 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 360.72 and 255.24 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 360.72 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/360.72 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 360.72 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 92,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,070.17/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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