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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 356.48 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 356.48 and 153.41 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 356.48 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/356.48 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 356.48 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 54,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688.10/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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