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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 356.59 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 356.59 and 224.09 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 356.59 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/356.59 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 356.59 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 79,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,908.25/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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