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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 463.85 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 463.85 and 258.13 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 463.85 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/463.85 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 463.85 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 119,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,733.60/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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