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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 360.72 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 360.72 and 231.01 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 360.72 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/360.72 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 360.72 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 83,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329.03/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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