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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 390.97 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 390.97 and 232.73 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 390.97 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/390.97 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 390.97 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 90,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,990.45/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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