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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 361.35 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 361.35 and 232.50 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 361.35 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/361.35 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 361.35 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 84,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,013.88/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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