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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 355.47 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 355.47 and 229.80 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 355.47 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/355.47 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 355.47 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 81,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,687.01/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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