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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 387.72 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 387.72 and 242.64 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 387.72 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/387.72 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 387.72 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 94,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,076.38/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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