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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 360.50 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 360.50 and 222.41 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 360.50 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/360.50 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 360.50 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 80,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,175.89/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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