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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 388.85 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 388.85 and 223.05 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 388.85 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/388.85 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 388.85 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 86,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,731.88/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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