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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 357.83 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 357.83 and 215.20 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 357.83 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/357.83 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 357.83 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 77,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,005.02/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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