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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 391.90 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 391.90 and 228.91 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 391.90 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/391.90 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 391.90 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 89,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,709.83/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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