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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 386.19 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 386.19 and 244.65 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 386.19 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/386.19 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 386.19 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 94,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481.38/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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