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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 388.65 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 388.65 and 225.84 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 388.65 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/388.65 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 388.65 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 87,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,771.56/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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