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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 357.96 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 357.96 and 230.32 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 357.96 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/357.96 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 357.96 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 82,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,445.35/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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