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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 358.02 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 358.02 and 255.40 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 358.02 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/358.02 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 358.02 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 91,438.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,438.31/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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