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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 422.01 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 422.01 and 261.54 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 422.01 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/422.01 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 422.01 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 110,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,372.50/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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