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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 389.28 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 389.28 and 237.36 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 389.28 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/389.28 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 389.28 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 92,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,399.50/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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