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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 387.38 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 387.38 and 227 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 387.38 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/387.38 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 387.38 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 87,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,935.26/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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