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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 387.99 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 387.99 and 242.19 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 387.99 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/387.99 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 387.99 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 93,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,967.30/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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