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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 391.64 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 391.64 and 227.84 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 391.64 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/391.64 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 391.64 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 89,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,231.26/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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