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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 388.55 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 388.55 and 247.92 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 388.55 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/388.55 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 388.55 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 96,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,326.13/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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