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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.11 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.11 and 224.73 is: 309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.11 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.11 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.11 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 80,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,478.06/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.84

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