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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 387.48 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 387.48 and 150.38 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 387.48 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/387.48 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 387.48 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 58,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,269.24/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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