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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 390.30 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 390.30 and 238.48 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 390.30 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/390.30 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 390.30 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 93,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,078.74/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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