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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 388.94 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 388.94 and 233.42 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 388.94 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/388.94 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 388.94 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 90,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,783.26/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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