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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 387.73 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 387.73 and 220.01 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 387.73 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/387.73 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 387.73 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 85,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,304.48/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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