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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.50 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.50 and 259.16 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.50 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.50 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.50 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 110,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,272.58/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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