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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 387.48 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 387.48 and 150.16 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 387.48 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/387.48 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 387.48 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 58,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184.00/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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