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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 392.42 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 392.42 and 234.48 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 392.42 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/392.42 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 392.42 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 92,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,014.64/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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