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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.46 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.46 and 258.70 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.46 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.46 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.46 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 117,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,310.10/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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