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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 360.71 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 360.71 and 228 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 360.71 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/360.71 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 360.71 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 82,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,241.88/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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