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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 357.98 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 357.98 and 238.76 is: 329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 357.98 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/357.98 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 357.98 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 85,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468.32/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.39

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