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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 391.15 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 391.15 and 228.41 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 391.15 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/391.15 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 391.15 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 89,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,342.57/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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