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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 387.88 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 387.88 and 222.86 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 387.88 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/387.88 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 387.88 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 86,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,442.94/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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