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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 391.50 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 391.50 and 223.74 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 391.50 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/391.50 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 391.50 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 87,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,594.21/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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