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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 389.61 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 389.61 and 227.30 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 389.61 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/389.61 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 389.61 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 88,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,556.40/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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