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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 356.06 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 356.06 and 239.58 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 356.06 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/356.06 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 356.06 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 85,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,305.45/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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