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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 360.58 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 360.58 and 222.46 is: 306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 360.58 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/360.58 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 360.58 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 80,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,214.63/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.30

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