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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 388.08 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 388.08 and 223.04 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 388.08 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/388.08 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 388.08 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 86,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,557.36/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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