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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 415.67 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 415.67 and 261.81 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 415.67 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/415.67 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 415.67 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 108,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,825.25/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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