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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 386.99 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 386.99 and 219.39 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 386.99 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/386.99 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 386.99 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 84,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902.28/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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