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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 392.94 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 392.94 and 227.14 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 392.94 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/392.94 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 392.94 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 89,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,253.37/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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