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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.67, 361.89 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.67, 361.89 and 228.87 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.67 : 361.89 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.67/361.89 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.67x = 361.89 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.67x = 82,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,824.41/261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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