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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 387.95 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 387.95 and 235.73 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 387.95 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/387.95 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 387.95 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 91,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,448.34/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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