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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 418.29 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 418.29 and 261.86 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 418.29 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/418.29 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 418.29 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 109,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,533.42/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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