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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 391.23 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 391.23 and 228.83 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 391.23 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/391.23 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 391.23 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 89,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,523.20/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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