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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.38 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.38 and 212.48 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.38 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.38 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.38 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 76,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,573.54/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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