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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 388.19 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 388.19 and 238.75 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 388.19 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/388.19 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 388.19 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 92,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,679.99/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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