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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 391.41 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 391.41 and 227.46 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 391.41 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/391.41 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 391.41 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 89,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,030.12/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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