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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 356.46 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 356.46 and 241.77 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 356.46 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/356.46 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 356.46 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 86,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,181.33/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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