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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 384.75 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 384.75 and 247.19 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 384.75 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/384.75 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 384.75 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 95,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,104.43/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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