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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.50 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.50 and 243.40 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.50 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.50 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.50 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 87,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015.50/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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