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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 394.02 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 394.02 and 215.90 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 394.02 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/394.02 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 394.02 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 85,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068.92/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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