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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 358.39 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 358.39 and 236.17 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 358.39 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/358.39 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 358.39 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 84,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,640.97/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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