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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 393.30 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 393.30 and 236.64 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 393.30 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/393.30 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 393.30 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 93,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,070.51/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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