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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 355.58 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 355.58 and 234.78 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 355.58 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/355.58 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 355.58 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 83,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,483.07/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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