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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 391.84 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 391.84 and 213.12 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 391.84 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/391.84 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 391.84 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 83,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,508.94/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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