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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 356.58 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 356.58 and 239.13 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 356.58 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/356.58 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 356.58 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 85,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268.98/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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