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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.37, 387.49 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.37, 387.49 and 155.68 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.37 : 387.49 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.37/387.49 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.37x = 387.49 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.37x = 60,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,324.90/258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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