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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.40 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.40 and 232.47 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.40 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.40 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.40 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 90,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,523.82/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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