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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 471.12 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 471.12 and 258.24 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 471.12 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/471.12 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 471.12 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 121,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,662.03/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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