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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 392.06 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 392.06 and 228.75 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 392.06 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/392.06 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 392.06 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 89,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,681.76/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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