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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 388.85 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 388.85 and 232.10 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 388.85 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/388.85 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 388.85 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 90,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,252.09/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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