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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 355.25 and 223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 355.25 and 223.51 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 355.25 = 223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/355.25 = 223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 355.25 × 223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 79,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,401.93/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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