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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 391.23 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 391.23 and 226.50 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 391.23 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/391.23 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 391.23 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 88,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,613.60/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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