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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 355.47 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 355.47 and 225.43 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 355.47 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/355.47 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 355.47 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 80,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133.60/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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