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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.97 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.97 and 258.39 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.97 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.97 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.97 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 117,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,042.92/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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