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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 356.81 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 356.81 and 231.03 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 356.81 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/356.81 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 356.81 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 82,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,432.66/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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