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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 360.22 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 360.22 and 226.74 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 360.22 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/360.22 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 360.22 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 81,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,676.28/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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