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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 357.96 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 357.96 and 238.40 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 357.96 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/357.96 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 357.96 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 85,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,337.66/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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