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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 386.50 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 386.50 and 237.29 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 386.50 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/386.50 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 386.50 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 91,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,712.59/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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