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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 358.76 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 358.76 and 226.96 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 358.76 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/358.76 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 358.76 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 81,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424.17/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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