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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.71 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.71 and 223.64 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.71 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.71 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.71 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 86,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,482.09/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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