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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.00, 458.34 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.00, 458.34 and 258.15 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.00 : 458.34 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.00/458.34 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.00x = 458.34 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.00x = 118,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,320.47/332.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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