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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 389.27 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 389.27 and 227.16 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 389.27 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/389.27 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 389.27 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 88,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,426.66/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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