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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 391.20 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 391.20 and 228.08 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 391.20 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/391.20 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 391.20 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 89,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,224.90/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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