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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 390.15 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 390.15 and 233.82 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 390.15 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/390.15 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 390.15 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 91,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,224.87/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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