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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 387.22 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 387.22 and 225.30 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 387.22 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/387.22 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 387.22 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 87,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,240.67/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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