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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 458.06 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 458.06 and 258.49 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 458.06 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/458.06 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 458.06 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 118,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403.21/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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