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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 392.28 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 392.28 and 230.02 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 392.28 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/392.28 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 392.28 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 90,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,232.25/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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