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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 360.09 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 360.09 and 226.64 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 360.09 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/360.09 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 360.09 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 81,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,609.00/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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