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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 388.56 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 388.56 and 238.07 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 388.56 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/388.56 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 388.56 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 92,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,506.34/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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