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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 392.31 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 392.31 and 223.74 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 392.31 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/392.31 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 392.31 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 87,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,775.44/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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