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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.70 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.70 and 225.64 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.70 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.70 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.70 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 88,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608.83/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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