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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 358.49 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 358.49 and 237.37 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 358.49 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/358.49 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 358.49 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 85,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,094.77/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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