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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 355.95 and 214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 355.95 and 214.77 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 355.95 = 214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/355.95 = 214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 355.95 × 214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 76,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,447.38/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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