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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 388.88 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 388.88 and 229.08 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 388.88 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/388.88 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 388.88 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 89,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,084.63/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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