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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 356.04 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 356.04 and 218.96 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 356.04 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/356.04 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 356.04 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 77,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,958.52/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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