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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 389.07 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 389.07 and 238.70 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 389.07 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/389.07 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 389.07 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 92,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,869.06/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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