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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.82, 357.66 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.82, 357.66 and 224.64 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.82 : 357.66 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.82/357.66 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.82x = 357.66 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.82x = 80,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,344.74/259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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