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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 391.55 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 391.55 and 235.53 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 391.55 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/391.55 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 391.55 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 92,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221.77/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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