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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 358.83 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 358.83 and 227.61 is: 314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 358.83 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/358.83 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 358.83 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 81,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.30/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.61

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