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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 452.95 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 452.95 and 258.45 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 452.95 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/452.95 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 452.95 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 117,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,064.93/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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