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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 471.54 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 471.54 and 258.82 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 471.54 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/471.54 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 471.54 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 122,043.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,043.98/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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