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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.29, 387.45 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.29, 387.45 and 242.93 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.29 : 387.45 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.29/387.45 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.29x = 387.45 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.29x = 94,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124.20/258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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