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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 358.47 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 358.47 and 247.79 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 358.47 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/358.47 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 358.47 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 88,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,823.49/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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