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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.21, 357.26 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.21, 357.26 and 225.50 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.21 : 357.26 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.21/357.26 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.21x = 357.26 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.21x = 80,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,559.22/258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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