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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 388.80 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 388.80 and 237.33 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 388.80 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/388.80 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 388.80 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 92,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,273.90/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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