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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 387.06 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 387.06 and 217.40 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 387.06 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/387.06 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 387.06 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 84,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,146.84/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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