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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 390.51 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 390.51 and 237.17 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 390.51 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/390.51 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 390.51 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 92,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,615.30/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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