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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 391.40 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 391.40 and 230.82 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 391.40 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/391.40 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 391.40 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 90,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,342.95/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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