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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.80, 465.04 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.80, 465.04 and 258.32 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.80 : 465.04 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.80/465.04 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.80x = 465.04 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.80x = 120,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,129.13/336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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