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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 357.51 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 357.51 and 233.99 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 357.51 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/357.51 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 357.51 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 83,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,653.76/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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