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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 388.54 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 388.54 and 236.64 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 388.54 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/388.54 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 388.54 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 91,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,944.11/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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