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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 358.36 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 358.36 and 246.68 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 358.36 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/358.36 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 358.36 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 88,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,399.18/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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