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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 357.76 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 357.76 and 230.40 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 357.76 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/357.76 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 357.76 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 82,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,427.90/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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