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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 385.56 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 385.56 and 243.12 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 385.56 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/385.56 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 385.56 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 93,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,737.35/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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