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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 357.01 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 357.01 and 245.23 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 357.01 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/357.01 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 357.01 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 87,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,548.06/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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