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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 406.32 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 406.32 and 258.24 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 406.32 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/406.32 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 406.32 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 104,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,928.08/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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