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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.16 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.16 and 203.16 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.16 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.16 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.16 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 72,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,357.47/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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