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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 387.23 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 387.23 and 239.08 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 387.23 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/387.23 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 387.23 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 92,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578.95/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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