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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 362.10 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 362.10 and 224.92 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 362.10 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/362.10 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 362.10 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 81,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443.53/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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