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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 356.40 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 356.40 and 247.86 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 356.40 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/356.40 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 356.40 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 88,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,337.30/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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