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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 358.35 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 358.35 and 256.48 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 358.35 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/358.35 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 358.35 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 91,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,909.61/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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