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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.56 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.56 and 229.34 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.56 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.56 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.56 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 90,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,028.56/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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