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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 358.58 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 358.58 and 232.04 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 358.58 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/358.58 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 358.58 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 83,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,201.95/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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