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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 453.05 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 453.05 and 258.48 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 453.05 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/453.05 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 453.05 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 117,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,104.36/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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