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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 387.42 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 387.42 and 232.38 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 387.42 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/387.42 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 387.42 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 90,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,028.66/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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