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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 361.34 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 361.34 and 234.10 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 361.34 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/361.34 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 361.34 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 84,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,586.72/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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