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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 355.23 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 355.23 and 223.52 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 355.23 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/355.23 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 355.23 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 79,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,399.23/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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