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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 389.12 and 229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 389.12 and 229.91 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 389.12 = 229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/389.12 = 229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 389.12 × 229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 89,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,459.48/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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