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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 360.14 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 360.14 and 228.45 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 360.14 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/360.14 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 360.14 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 82,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,272.84/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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