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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 388.23 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 388.23 and 155.65 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 388.23 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/388.23 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 388.23 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 60,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428.00/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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