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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 433.35 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 433.35 and 258.66 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 433.35 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/433.35 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 433.35 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 112,090.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,090.31/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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