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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 388.50 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 388.50 and 229.60 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 388.50 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/388.50 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 388.50 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 89,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,199.60/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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