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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 356.30 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 356.30 and 227.31 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 356.30 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/356.30 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 356.30 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 80,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,988.93/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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