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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 356.85 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 356.85 and 230.34 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 356.85 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/356.85 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 356.85 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 82,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,196.83/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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