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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 355.23 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 355.23 and 214.50 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 355.23 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/355.23 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 355.23 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 76,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,196.84/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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