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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 360.33 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 360.33 and 228.92 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 360.33 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/360.33 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 360.33 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 82,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,486.74/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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