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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 387.44 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 387.44 and 154.26 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 387.44 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/387.44 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 387.44 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 59,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,766.49/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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