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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.98 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.98 and 237.48 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.98 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.98 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.98 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 92,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,374.97/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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