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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 387.60 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 387.60 and 234.28 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 387.60 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/387.60 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 387.60 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 90,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,806.93/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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