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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 387.48 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 387.48 and 228.84 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 387.48 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/387.48 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 387.48 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 88,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,670.92/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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