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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 390.24 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 390.24 and 242.64 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 390.24 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/390.24 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 390.24 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 94,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,687.83/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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