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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 388.57 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 388.57 and 231.11 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 388.57 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/388.57 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 388.57 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 89,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,800.47/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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