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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 445.86 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 445.86 and 258.10 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 445.86 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/445.86 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 445.86 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 115,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,076.47/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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