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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 355.86 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 355.86 and 211.52 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 355.86 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/355.86 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 355.86 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 75,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,271.51/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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