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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 387.18 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 387.18 and 248.81 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 387.18 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/387.18 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 387.18 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 96,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,332.32/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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