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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 458.89 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 458.89 and 258.99 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 458.89 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/458.89 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 458.89 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 118,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,847.92/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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