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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 387.20 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 387.20 and 222.40 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 387.20 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/387.20 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 387.20 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 86,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,113.28/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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