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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 389.88 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 389.88 and 228.88 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 389.88 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/389.88 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 389.88 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 89,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,235.73/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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