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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 386.94 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 386.94 and 219.78 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 386.94 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/386.94 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 386.94 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 85,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041.67/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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