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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 357.78 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 357.78 and 248.32 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 357.78 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/357.78 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 357.78 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 88,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,843.93/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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