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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 453.15 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 453.15 and 258.54 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 453.15 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/453.15 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 453.15 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 117,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,157.40/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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