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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.25 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.25 and 231.56 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.25 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.25 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.25 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 90,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,134.34/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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