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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 392.14 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 392.14 and 216.04 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 392.14 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/392.14 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 392.14 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 84,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,717.93/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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