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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 387 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 387 and 224.64 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 387 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/387 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 387 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 86,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,935.68/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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