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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 452.39 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 452.39 and 258.16 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 452.39 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/452.39 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 452.39 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 116,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,789.00/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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