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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 360.69 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 360.69 and 237 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 360.69 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/360.69 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 360.69 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 85,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,483.53/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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