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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 385.18 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 385.18 and 239 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 385.18 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/385.18 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 385.18 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 92,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,056.83/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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