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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 386.49 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 386.49 and 224.44 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 386.49 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/386.49 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 386.49 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 86,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743.82/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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