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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 356.51 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 356.51 and 224.03 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 356.51 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/356.51 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 356.51 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 79,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866.03/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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