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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.80 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.80 and 258.22 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.80 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.80 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.80 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 120,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,020.66/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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