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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 415.96 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 415.96 and 261.24 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 415.96 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/415.96 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 415.96 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 108,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,665.39/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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