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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 387.82 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 387.82 and 230.95 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 387.82 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/387.82 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 387.82 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 89,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,567.80/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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