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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 356.49 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 356.49 and 234.62 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 356.49 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/356.49 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 356.49 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 83,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,637.90/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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