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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 358.94 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 358.94 and 232.20 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 358.94 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/358.94 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 358.94 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 83,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,345.87/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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