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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 391.74 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 391.74 and 237.28 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 391.74 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/391.74 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 391.74 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 92,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,952.07/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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