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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 387.26 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 387.26 and 230.81 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 387.26 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/387.26 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 387.26 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 89,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,380.53/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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