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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 392.65 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 392.65 and 229.41 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 392.65 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/392.65 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 392.65 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 90,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,075.79/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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