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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.76 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.76 and 244.15 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.76 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.76 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.76 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 94,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,914.42/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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