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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.81, 359.00 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.81, 359.00 and 228 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.81 : 359.00 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.81/359.00 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.81x = 359.00 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.81x = 81,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,850.86/260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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