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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 357.26 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 357.26 and 246.48 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 357.26 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/357.26 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 357.26 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 88,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,057.44/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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