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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.91, 356.75 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.91, 356.75 and 245.11 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.91 : 356.75 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.91/356.75 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.91x = 356.75 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.91x = 87,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442.99/258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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