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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 386.16 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 386.16 and 249.36 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 386.16 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/386.16 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 386.16 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 96,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,292.86/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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