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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.27 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.27 and 238.59 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.27 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.27 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.27 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 85,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,002.02/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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