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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 361.09 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 361.09 and 246.07 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 361.09 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/361.09 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 361.09 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 88,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,853.42/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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