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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 387.80 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 387.80 and 239.84 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 387.80 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/387.80 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 387.80 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 93,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,009.95/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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