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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 386.16 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 386.16 and 240.46 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 386.16 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/386.16 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 386.16 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 92,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,856.03/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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