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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 388.56 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 388.56 and 220.23 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 388.56 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/388.56 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 388.56 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 85,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,572.57/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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