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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 355.14 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 355.14 and 226.51 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 355.14 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/355.14 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 355.14 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 80,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,440.99/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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