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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 389.16 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 389.16 and 233.88 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 389.16 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/389.16 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 389.16 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 91,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,016.74/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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