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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 358.16 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 358.16 and 241.96 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 358.16 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/358.16 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 358.16 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 86,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,660.39/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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