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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.95 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.95 and 242.83 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.95 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.95 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.95 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 94,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,448.73/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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