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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 356.61 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 356.61 and 224.52 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 356.61 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/356.61 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 356.61 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 80,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,066.08/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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