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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 360.46 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 360.46 and 222.38 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 360.46 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/360.46 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 360.46 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 80,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,156.74/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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