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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 358.55 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 358.55 and 255 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 358.55 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/358.55 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 358.55 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 91,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,430.25/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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