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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 391.37 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 391.37 and 238.02 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 391.37 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/391.37 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 391.37 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 93,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,153.89/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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