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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 357.35 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 357.35 and 215.19 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 357.35 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/357.35 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 357.35 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 76,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,897.07/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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