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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 436.49 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 436.49 and 261.23 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 436.49 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/436.49 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 436.49 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 114,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,021.77/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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