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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 360.68 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 360.68 and 222.54 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 360.68 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/360.68 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 360.68 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 80,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,266.28/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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