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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.20 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.20 and 220.98 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.20 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.20 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.20 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 86,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,668.36/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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