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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 387.39 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 387.39 and 226.80 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 387.39 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/387.39 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 387.39 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 87,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,860.05/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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