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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 385 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 385 and 223.44 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 385 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/385 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 385 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 86,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,024.40/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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