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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 387 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 387 and 218.04 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 387 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/387 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 387 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 84,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,381.48/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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