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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 388.96 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 388.96 and 241.27 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 388.96 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/388.96 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 388.96 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 93,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,844.38/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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