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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 392.34 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 392.34 and 231.40 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 392.34 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/392.34 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 392.34 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 90,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,787.48/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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