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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 388.48 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 388.48 and 239.20 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 388.48 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/388.48 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 388.48 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 92,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,924.42/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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