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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 458.04 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 458.04 and 258.36 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 458.04 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/458.04 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 458.04 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 118,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,339.21/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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