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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 355.95 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 355.95 and 221.61 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 355.95 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/355.95 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 355.95 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 78,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,882.08/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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