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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 391.19 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 391.19 and 226.71 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 391.19 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/391.19 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 391.19 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 88,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,685.55/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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