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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 392.26 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 392.26 and 234.16 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 392.26 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/392.26 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 392.26 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 91,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,850.47/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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