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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 387.56 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 387.56 and 215.44 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 387.56 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/387.56 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 387.56 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 83,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,495.93/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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