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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 388.45 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 388.45 and 231.03 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 388.45 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/388.45 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 388.45 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 89,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,743.60/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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