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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 359.16 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 359.16 and 228.54 is: 315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 359.16 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/359.16 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 359.16 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 82,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,082.43/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.87

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