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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 389.07 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 389.07 and 228.96 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 389.07 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/389.07 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 389.07 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 89,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,081.47/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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