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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 360.99 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 360.99 and 222.36 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 360.99 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/360.99 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 360.99 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 80,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269.74/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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