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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.24 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.24 and 229.37 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.24 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.24 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.24 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 82,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,395.94/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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