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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 446.42 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 446.42 and 258.12 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 446.42 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/446.42 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 446.42 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 115,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,229.93/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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