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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 470.61 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 470.61 and 258.84 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 470.61 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/470.61 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 470.61 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 121,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,812.69/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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