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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 453.59 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 453.59 and 258.50 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 453.59 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/453.59 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 453.59 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 117,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,253.02/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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