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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 387.39 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 387.39 and 248.50 is: 372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 387.39 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/387.39 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 387.39 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 96,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,266.42/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.29

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