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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 356.74 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 356.74 and 221.94 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 356.74 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/356.74 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 356.74 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 79,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,174.32/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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