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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 360.78 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 360.78 and 225.12 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 360.78 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/360.78 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 360.78 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 81,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218.79/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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