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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 386.18 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 386.18 and 244.58 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 386.18 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/386.18 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 386.18 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 94,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451.90/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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