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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 388.69 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 388.69 and 231.18 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 388.69 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/388.69 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 388.69 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 89,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,858.16/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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