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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 447.15 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 447.15 and 258.74 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 447.15 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/447.15 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 447.15 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 115,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,693.36/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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