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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 392.45 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 392.45 and 231.12 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 392.45 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/392.45 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 392.45 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 90,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,701.89/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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