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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 386.38 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 386.38 and 231.58 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 386.38 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/386.38 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 386.38 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 89,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477.88/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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