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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 359.77 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 359.77 and 229.48 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 359.77 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/359.77 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 359.77 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 82,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,558.55/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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