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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.46, 357.01 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.46, 357.01 and 235.17 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.46 : 357.01 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.46/357.01 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.46x = 357.01 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.46x = 83,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957.45/258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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