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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 359.92 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 359.92 and 228.96 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 359.92 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/359.92 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 359.92 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 82,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,407.28/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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