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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 387.78 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 387.78 and 246.64 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 387.78 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/387.78 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 387.78 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 95,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,642.06/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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