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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.86, 356.87 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.86, 356.87 and 219.36 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.86 : 356.87 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.86/356.87 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.86x = 356.87 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.86x = 78,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,281.91/258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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