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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 357.41 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 357.41 and 224.57 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 357.41 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/357.41 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 357.41 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 80,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,265.02/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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