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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 478.29 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 478.29 and 258.10 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 478.29 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/478.29 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 478.29 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 123,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,446.65/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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