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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 357.19 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 357.19 and 224.52 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 357.19 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/357.19 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 357.19 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 80,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,194.40/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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