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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 388.81 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 388.81 and 231.29 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 388.81 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/388.81 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 388.81 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 89,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,927.86/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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