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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 387.16 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 387.16 and 228.48 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 387.16 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/387.16 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 387.16 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 88,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,458.32/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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