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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 360.72 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 360.72 and 220.16 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 360.72 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/360.72 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 360.72 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 79,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,416.12/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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