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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 354.26 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 354.26 and 249.04 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 354.26 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/354.26 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 354.26 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 88,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,224.91/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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