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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 389.90 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 389.90 and 223.17 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 389.90 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/389.90 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 389.90 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 87,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014.02/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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