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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.45, 387.62 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.45, 387.62 and 215.39 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.45 : 387.62 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.45/387.62 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.45x = 387.62 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.45x = 83,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,488.39/258.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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