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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 388.24 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 388.24 and 245.88 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 388.24 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/388.24 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 388.24 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 95,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,460.45/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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