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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 392.65 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 392.65 and 232.88 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 392.65 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/392.65 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 392.65 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 91,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,440.33/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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