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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 361.82 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 361.82 and 225.48 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 361.82 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/361.82 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 361.82 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 81,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,583.17/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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