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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 385.08 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 385.08 and 235.06 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 385.08 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/385.08 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 385.08 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 90,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,516.90/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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