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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 356.22 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 356.22 and 154.64 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 356.22 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/356.22 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 356.22 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 55,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,085.86/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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