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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.64 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.64 and 258.32 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.64 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.64 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.64 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 121,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,575.72/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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