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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 355.82 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 355.82 and 223.52 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 355.82 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/355.82 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 355.82 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 79,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,533.22/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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