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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 360.08 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 360.08 and 226.62 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 360.08 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/360.08 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 360.08 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 81,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,601.33/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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