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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 393.36 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 393.36 and 226.08 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 393.36 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/393.36 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 393.36 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 88,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,930.83/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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