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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 358 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 358 and 210.24 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 358 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/358 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 358 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 75,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,265.92/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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