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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 392.04 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 392.04 and 229 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 392.04 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/392.04 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 392.04 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 89,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,777.16/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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