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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.82, 446.76 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.82, 446.76 and 258.18 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.82 : 446.76 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.82/446.76 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.82x = 446.76 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.82x = 115,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,344.50/323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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