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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 393.65 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 393.65 and 215.66 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 393.65 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/393.65 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 393.65 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 84,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,891.51/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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