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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 392.87 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 392.87 and 223.42 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 392.87 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/392.87 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 392.87 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 87,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,774.07/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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