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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 387.53 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 387.53 and 222 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 387.53 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/387.53 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 387.53 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 86,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,031.66/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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