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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 386.88 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 386.88 and 232.31 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 386.88 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/386.88 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 386.88 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 89,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,876.09/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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