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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 361.52 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 361.52 and 243.26 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 361.52 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/361.52 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 361.52 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 87,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,943.36/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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