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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 356.88 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 356.88 and 212.18 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 356.88 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/356.88 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 356.88 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 75,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.80/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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