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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 388 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 388 and 238.30 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 388 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/388 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 388 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 92,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,460.40/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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