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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 356.04 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 356.04 and 211.44 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 356.04 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/356.04 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 356.04 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 75,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,281.10/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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