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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 357.69 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 357.69 and 226.63 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 357.69 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/357.69 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 357.69 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 81,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,063.28/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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