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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 393.32 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 393.32 and 227.23 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 393.32 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/393.32 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 393.32 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 89,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373.69/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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