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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 362.07 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 362.07 and 218.25 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 362.07 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/362.07 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 362.07 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 79,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,021.78/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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