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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 389.50 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 389.50 and 225.83 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 389.50 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/389.50 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 389.50 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 87,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961.19/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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