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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.26 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.26 and 155.30 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.26 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.26 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.26 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 60,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,141.48/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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