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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 385.68 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 385.68 and 234.24 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 385.68 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/385.68 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 385.68 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 90,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,341.68/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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