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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 453.06 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 453.06 and 258.42 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 453.06 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/453.06 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 453.06 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 117,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,079.77/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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