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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 357.31 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 357.31 and 247.97 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 357.31 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/357.31 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 357.31 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 88,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,603.36/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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