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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 357.93 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 357.93 and 229.05 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 357.93 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/357.93 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 357.93 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 81,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,983.87/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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