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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 471.47 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 471.47 and 258.84 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 471.47 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/471.47 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 471.47 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 122,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,034.00/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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