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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.31, 387.92 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.31, 387.92 and 150.78 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.31 : 387.92 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.31/387.92 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.31x = 387.92 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.31x = 58,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,492.41/258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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