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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.69, 358.17 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.69, 358.17 and 228.54 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.69 : 358.17 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.69/358.17 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.69x = 358.17 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.69x = 81,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,855.31/259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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