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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 357.47 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 357.47 and 212.43 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 357.47 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/357.47 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 357.47 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 75,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,937.88/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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