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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 386.56 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 386.56 and 221.33 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 386.56 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/386.56 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 386.56 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 85,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,558.26/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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