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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 388.58 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 388.58 and 228.76 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 388.58 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/388.58 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 388.58 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 88,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,891.56/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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