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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 390.54 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 390.54 and 228.00 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 390.54 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/390.54 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 390.54 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 89,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,041.96/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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