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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 387.54 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 387.54 and 204.48 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 387.54 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/387.54 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 387.54 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 79,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,244.18/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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