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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.46, 386.43 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.46, 386.43 and 220.39 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.46 : 386.43 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.46/386.43 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.46x = 386.43 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.46x = 85,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,165.31/258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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