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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 355.86 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 355.86 and 223.68 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 355.86 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/355.86 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 355.86 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 79,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,598.76/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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