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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 358.73 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 358.73 and 247.98 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 358.73 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/358.73 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 358.73 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 88,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,956.88/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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