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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 386.54 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 386.54 and 244.40 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 386.54 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/386.54 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 386.54 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 94,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,470.38/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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