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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 389.48 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 389.48 and 226.44 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 389.48 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/389.48 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 389.48 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 88,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,193.85/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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