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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 360.56 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 360.56 and 232.97 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 360.56 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/360.56 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 360.56 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 83,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,998.44/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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