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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 385.76 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 385.76 and 236.79 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 385.76 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/385.76 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 385.76 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 91,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,342.93/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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