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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 386.52 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 386.52 and 219.34 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 386.52 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/386.52 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 386.52 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 84,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,779.30/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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