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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 389.32 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 389.32 and 232.41 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 389.32 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/389.32 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 389.32 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 90,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,481.28/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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