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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.14 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.14 and 226.84 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.14 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.14 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.14 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 88,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,726.20/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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