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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 472.38 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 472.38 and 258.70 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 472.38 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/472.38 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 472.38 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 122,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,204.71/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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