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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 360.39 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 360.39 and 246.09 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 360.39 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/360.39 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 360.39 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 88,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,686.89/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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