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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 389.76 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 389.76 and 231.22 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 389.76 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/389.76 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 389.76 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 90,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,119.33/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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