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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 360.25 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 360.25 and 237.33 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 360.25 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/360.25 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 360.25 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 85,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,497.54/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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