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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 388.04 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 388.04 and 222.11 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 388.04 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/388.04 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 388.04 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 86,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,187.56/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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