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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 356.54 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 356.54 and 223.90 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 356.54 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/356.54 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 356.54 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 79,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,829.31/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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