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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 357.20 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 357.20 and 227.60 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 357.20 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/357.20 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 357.20 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 81,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,298.72/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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