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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 355.86 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 355.86 and 251.34 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 355.86 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/355.86 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 355.86 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 89,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,441.85/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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