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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.56 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.56 and 225.36 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.56 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.56 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.56 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 81,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,481.16/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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