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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 360.04 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 360.04 and 214.98 is: 296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 360.04 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/360.04 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 360.04 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 77,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.40/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.06

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