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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 361.09 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 361.09 and 224.60 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 361.09 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/361.09 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 361.09 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 81,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101.16/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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