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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 387.59 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 387.59 and 235.31 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 387.59 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/387.59 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 387.59 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 91,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,200.69/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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