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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 484.92 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 484.92 and 258.03 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 484.92 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/484.92 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 484.92 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 125,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,123.91/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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