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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 388.22 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 388.22 and 245.54 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 388.22 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/388.22 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 388.22 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 95,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,323.54/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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