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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 355.39 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 355.39 and 230.55 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 355.39 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/355.39 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 355.39 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 81,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,933.26/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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