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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 358.79 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 358.79 and 238.10 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 358.79 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/358.79 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 358.79 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 85,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424.91/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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