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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 389.23 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 389.23 and 231.54 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 389.23 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/389.23 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 389.23 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 90,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122.31/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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