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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 361.98 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 361.98 and 226.73 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 361.98 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/361.98 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 361.98 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 82,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,072.63/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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