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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.82 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.82 and 258.51 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.82 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.82 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.82 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 118,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,609.56/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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