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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 357.24 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 357.24 and 227.20 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 357.24 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/357.24 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 357.24 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 81,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,164.93/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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