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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 387.42 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 387.42 and 220.02 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 387.42 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/387.42 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 387.42 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 85,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,240.15/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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