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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 387.43 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 387.43 and 232.16 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 387.43 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/387.43 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 387.43 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 89,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,943.23/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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