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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 358.29 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 358.29 and 232.11 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 358.29 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/358.29 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 358.29 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 83,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162.69/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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