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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.17, 470.84 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.17, 470.84 and 258.15 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.17 : 470.84 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.17/470.84 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.17x = 470.84 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.17x = 121,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,547.35/341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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