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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 388.56 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 388.56 and 226.28 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 388.56 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/388.56 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 388.56 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 87,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,923.36/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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