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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 361.15 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 361.15 and 223.96 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 361.15 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/361.15 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 361.15 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 80,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881.69/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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