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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 357.10 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 357.10 and 203.24 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 357.10 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/357.10 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 357.10 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 72,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,574.71/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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