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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 356.36 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 356.36 and 219.39 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 356.36 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/356.36 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 356.36 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 78,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.06/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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