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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 360.37 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 360.37 and 236.34 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 360.37 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/360.37 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 360.37 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 85,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169.85/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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