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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 356.02 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 356.02 and 219.24 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 356.02 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/356.02 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 356.02 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 78,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.82/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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