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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 356.40 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 356.40 and 233.46 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 356.40 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/356.40 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 356.40 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 83,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205.14/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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