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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 390.68 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 390.68 and 229.07 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 390.68 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/390.68 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 390.68 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 89,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,489.97/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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