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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 357.06 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 357.06 and 212.16 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 357.06 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/357.06 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 357.06 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 75,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753.85/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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