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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 359.83 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 359.83 and 246.36 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 359.83 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/359.83 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 359.83 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 88,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,647.72/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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