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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.42, 389.41 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.42, 389.41 and 213.77 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.42 : 389.41 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.42/389.41 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.42x = 389.41 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.42x = 83,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,243.11/258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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