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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 386.78 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 386.78 and 226.08 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 386.78 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/386.78 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 386.78 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 87,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442.09/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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