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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.52 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.52 and 228.66 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.52 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.52 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.52 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 89,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,524.96/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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