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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 388.25 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 388.25 and 213.27 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 388.25 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/388.25 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 388.25 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 82,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,801.01/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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