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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 374.22 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 374.22 and 258.12 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 374.22 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/374.22 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 374.22 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 96,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.67/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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