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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 428.26 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 428.26 and 261.16 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 428.26 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/428.26 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 428.26 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 111,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,844.38/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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