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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 391.68 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 391.68 and 236.06 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 391.68 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/391.68 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 391.68 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 92,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,458.02/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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