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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 360.74 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 360.74 and 222.21 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 360.74 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/360.74 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 360.74 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 80,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,160.04/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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