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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 356.94 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 356.94 and 203.22 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 356.94 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/356.94 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 356.94 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 72,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,537.35/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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