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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 358.07 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 358.07 and 226.95 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 358.07 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/358.07 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 358.07 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 81,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,262.85/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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