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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 361.15 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 361.15 and 229.15 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 361.15 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/361.15 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 361.15 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 82,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,757.52/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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