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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 386.73 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 386.73 and 231.82 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 386.73 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/386.73 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 386.73 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 89,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,651.75/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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