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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 409.08 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 409.08 and 258.34 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 409.08 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/409.08 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 409.08 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 105,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,681.73/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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