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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 357.41 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 357.41 and 232.79 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 357.41 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/357.41 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 357.41 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 83,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200.27/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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