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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 390.30 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 390.30 and 238.47 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 390.30 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/390.30 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 390.30 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 93,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,074.84/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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