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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 356.56 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 356.56 and 226.72 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 356.56 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/356.56 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 356.56 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 80,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,839.28/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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