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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 388.08 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 388.08 and 222.36 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 388.08 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/388.08 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 388.08 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 86,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,293.47/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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