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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 360.72 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 360.72 and 242.43 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 360.72 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/360.72 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 360.72 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 87,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,449.35/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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