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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 387.80 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 387.80 and 239.82 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 387.80 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/387.80 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 387.80 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 93,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002.20/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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