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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 388.62 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 388.62 and 236.98 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 388.62 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/388.62 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 388.62 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 92,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,096.37/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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