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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.43, 357.15 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.43, 357.15 and 211.73 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.43 : 357.15 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.43/357.15 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.43x = 357.15 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.43x = 75,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,620.26/258.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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