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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.18 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.18 and 244.98 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.18 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.18 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.18 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 87,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,256.98/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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