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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 387.41 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 387.41 and 155.48 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 387.41 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/387.41 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 387.41 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 60,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231.79/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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