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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 388.02 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 388.02 and 248.44 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 388.02 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/388.02 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 388.02 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 96,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,399.69/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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