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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 387.45 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 387.45 and 230.68 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 387.45 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/387.45 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 387.45 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 89,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,376.97/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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