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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 388.08 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 388.08 and 150.18 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 388.08 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/388.08 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 388.08 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 58,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,281.85/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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