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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 388.38 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 388.38 and 227.88 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 388.38 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/388.38 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 388.38 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 88,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,504.03/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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