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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 388.86 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 388.86 and 236.01 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 388.86 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/388.86 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 388.86 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 91,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,774.85/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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