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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 387.62 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 387.62 and 225.63 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 387.62 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/387.62 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 387.62 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 87,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,458.70/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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