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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 360.90 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 360.90 and 230.62 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 360.90 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/360.90 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 360.90 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 83,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,230.76/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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