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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.32 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.32 and 252.44 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.32 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.32 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.32 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 89,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,949.42/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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