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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.21, 385.07 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.21, 385.07 and 243.83 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.21 : 385.07 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.21/385.07 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.21x = 385.07 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.21x = 93,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,891.36/258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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