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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 356.06 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 356.06 and 238.21 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 356.06 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/356.06 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 356.06 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 84,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,816.76/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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