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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 361.01 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 361.01 and 245.43 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 361.01 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/361.01 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 361.01 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 88,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,603.30/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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