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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 425.04 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 425.04 and 258.20 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 425.04 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/425.04 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 425.04 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 109,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,745.33/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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