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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 388.48 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 388.48 and 232.56 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 388.48 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/388.48 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 388.48 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 90,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,344.91/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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