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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 358.73 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 358.73 and 256.16 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 358.73 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/358.73 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 358.73 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 91,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,892.28/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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