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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.27 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.27 and 225.33 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.27 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.27 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.27 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 87,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,263.55/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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