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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 356 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 356 and 224.80 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 356 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/356 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 356 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 80,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,028.80/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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