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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.49 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.49 and 227.56 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.49 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.49 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.49 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 81,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,805.54/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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