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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 388.68 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 388.68 and 237.68 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 388.68 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/388.68 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 388.68 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 92,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,381.46/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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