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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 463.68 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 463.68 and 258.56 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 463.68 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/463.68 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 463.68 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 119,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,889.10/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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