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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.35, 356.24 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.35, 356.24 and 205.79 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.35 : 356.24 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.35/356.24 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.35x = 356.24 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.35x = 73,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310.63/258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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