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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 356.02 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 356.02 and 251.20 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 356.02 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/356.02 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 356.02 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 89,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,432.22/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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