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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 389.65 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 389.65 and 230.88 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 389.65 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/389.65 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 389.65 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 89,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,962.39/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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