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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.35, 386.66 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.35, 386.66 and 222.71 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.35 : 386.66 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.35/386.66 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.35x = 386.66 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.35x = 86,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,111.67/258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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