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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 385.99 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 385.99 and 227.84 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 385.99 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/385.99 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 385.99 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 87,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,941.46/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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