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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 358 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 358 and 259.84 is: 358

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 358 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/358 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 358 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 93,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,022.72/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358

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