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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.55, 361.49 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.55, 361.49 and 230.72 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.55 : 361.49 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.55/361.49 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.55x = 361.49 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.55x = 83,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,402.97/261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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