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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 357.12 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 357.12 and 231.64 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 357.12 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/357.12 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 357.12 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 82,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,723.28/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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