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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 354.95 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 354.95 and 245.61 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 354.95 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/354.95 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 354.95 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 87,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,177.49/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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