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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 359.94 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 359.94 and 228.34 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 359.94 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/359.94 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 359.94 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 82,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,188.70/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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