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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 387.42 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 387.42 and 150.34 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 387.42 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/387.42 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 387.42 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 58,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244.72/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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