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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 388.53 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 388.53 and 241.56 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 388.53 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/388.53 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 388.53 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 93,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,853.31/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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