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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.52 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.52 and 226.83 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.52 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.52 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.52 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 88,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,354.82/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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