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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 387.32 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 387.32 and 150.21 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 387.32 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/387.32 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 387.32 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 58,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,178.59/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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