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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 390.46 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 390.46 and 229.16 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 390.46 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/390.46 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 390.46 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 89,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477.81/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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