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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 355.07 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 355.07 and 251.22 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 355.07 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/355.07 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 355.07 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 89,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,199.43/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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