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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 391.36 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 391.36 and 215.20 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 391.36 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/391.36 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 391.36 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 84,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,220.67/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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