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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 361.16 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 361.16 and 228.89 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 361.16 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/361.16 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 361.16 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 82,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,666.53/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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