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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 356.98 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 356.98 and 231.28 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 356.98 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/356.98 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 356.98 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 82,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,560.86/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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