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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 388.48 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 388.48 and 231.04 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 388.48 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/388.48 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 388.48 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 89,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,754.76/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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