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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 357.68 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 357.68 and 228.80 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 357.68 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/357.68 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 357.68 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 81,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,837.18/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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