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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 392.20 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 392.20 and 237.32 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 392.20 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/392.20 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 392.20 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 93,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,076.90/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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