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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 361.68 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 361.68 and 245.41 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 361.68 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/361.68 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 361.68 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 88,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,759.89/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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