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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 357.69 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 357.69 and 254.24 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 357.69 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/357.69 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 357.69 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 90,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,939.11/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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