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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 385.37 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 385.37 and 238.66 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 385.37 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/385.37 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 385.37 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 91,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,972.40/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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