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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 359.44 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 359.44 and 227.34 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 359.44 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/359.44 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 359.44 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 81,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.09/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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