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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.64 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.64 and 228.42 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.64 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.64 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.64 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 82,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,148.97/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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