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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 358.86 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 358.86 and 227.53 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 358.86 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/358.86 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 358.86 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 81,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,651.42/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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