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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 361.31 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 361.31 and 220.63 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 361.31 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/361.31 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 361.31 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 79,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.92/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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