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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.91, 361.73 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.91, 361.73 and 226.88 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.91 : 361.73 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.91/361.73 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.91x = 361.73 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.91x = 82,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,066.36/261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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