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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 360.11 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 360.11 and 229.72 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 360.11 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/360.11 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 360.11 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 82,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,724.47/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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