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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 357.21 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 357.21 and 247.32 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 357.21 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/357.21 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 357.21 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 88,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,345.18/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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