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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 391.86 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 391.86 and 225.24 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 391.86 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/391.86 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 391.86 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 88,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262.55/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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