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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 356.52 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 356.52 and 226.20 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 356.52 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/356.52 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 356.52 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 80,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,644.82/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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