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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387 and 228.60 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 88,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,468.20/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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