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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 388.85 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 388.85 and 243.39 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 388.85 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/388.85 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 388.85 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 94,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,640.98/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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