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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 388.80 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 388.80 and 237.48 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 388.80 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/388.80 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 388.80 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 92,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,332.22/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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