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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 392.28 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 392.28 and 229.16 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 392.28 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/392.28 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 392.28 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 89,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,894.88/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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