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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.20 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.20 and 232.36 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.20 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.20 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.20 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 90,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,434.51/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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