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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 357.66 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 357.66 and 235.15 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 357.66 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/357.66 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 357.66 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 84,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,103.75/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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