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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 358.88 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 358.88 and 232.61 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 358.88 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/358.88 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 358.88 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 83,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,476.12/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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