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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 359.56 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 359.56 and 227.92 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 359.56 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/359.56 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 359.56 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 81,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,950.92/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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