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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 355.08 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 355.08 and 252.48 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 355.08 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/355.08 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 355.08 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 89,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650.60/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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