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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 358.17 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 358.17 and 227.03 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 358.17 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/358.17 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 358.17 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 81,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.34/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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