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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 361.02 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 361.02 and 212.32 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 361.02 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/361.02 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 361.02 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 76,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651.77/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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