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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 356.97 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 356.97 and 255.48 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 356.97 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/356.97 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 356.97 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 91,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,198.70/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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