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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 388.50 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 388.50 and 228.70 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 388.50 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/388.50 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 388.50 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 88,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,849.95/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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