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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 476.68 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 476.68 and 258.44 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 476.68 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/476.68 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 476.68 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 123,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,193.18/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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