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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 390.92 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 390.92 and 226.80 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 390.92 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/390.92 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 390.92 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 88,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,660.66/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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