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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 360.42 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 360.42 and 222.76 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 360.42 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/360.42 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 360.42 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 80,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287.16/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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