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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.43, 391.56 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.43, 391.56 and 220.69 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.43 : 391.56 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.43/391.56 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.43x = 391.56 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.43x = 86,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,411.29/261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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