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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 388.86 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 388.86 and 243.40 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 388.86 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/388.86 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 388.86 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 94,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.52/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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