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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 357.48 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 357.48 and 239.04 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 357.48 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/357.48 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 357.48 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 85,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,452.02/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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