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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 447 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 447 and 258.48 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 447 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/447 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 447 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 115,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,540.56/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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