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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.89 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.89 and 238.52 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.89 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.89 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.89 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 92,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,756.10/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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