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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 389.12 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 389.12 and 225.06 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 389.12 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/389.12 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 389.12 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 87,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,574.22/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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