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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 387.12 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 387.12 and 227.26 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 387.12 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/387.12 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 387.12 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 87,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,976.89/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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