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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.52, 387.60 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.52, 387.60 and 218.20 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.52 : 387.60 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.52/387.60 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.52x = 387.60 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.52x = 84,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,574.32/258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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