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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 391.01 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 391.01 and 228.05 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 391.01 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/391.01 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 391.01 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 89,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,166.74/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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