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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 388.14 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 388.14 and 258.04 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 388.14 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/388.14 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 388.14 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 100,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,155.65/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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