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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.15, 453.18 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.15, 453.18 and 258.20 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.15 : 453.18 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.15/453.18 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.15x = 453.18 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.15x = 117,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,012.57/328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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