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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.40 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.40 and 227.91 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.40 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.40 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.40 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 88,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,975.09/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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