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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 385.97 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 385.97 and 244.37 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 385.97 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/385.97 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 385.97 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 94,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,319.23/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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