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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.70 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.70 and 229.08 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.70 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.70 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.70 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 89,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,959.72/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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