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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 388.34 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 388.34 and 150.40 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 388.34 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/388.34 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 388.34 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 58,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,406.34/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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