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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 361.08 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 361.08 and 217.30 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 361.08 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/361.08 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 361.08 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 78,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462.68/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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