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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 355.60 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 355.60 and 218.48 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 355.60 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/355.60 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 355.60 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 77,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,691.49/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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