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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 388.44 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 388.44 and 238.16 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 388.44 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/388.44 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 388.44 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 92,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,510.87/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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