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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 392.78 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 392.78 and 232.34 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 392.78 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/392.78 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 392.78 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 91,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257.34/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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