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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 360.54 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 360.54 and 228.36 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 360.54 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/360.54 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 360.54 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 82,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,332.91/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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