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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 388.14 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 388.14 and 238.02 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 388.14 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/388.14 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 388.14 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 92,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,385.08/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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