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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 484.45 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 484.45 and 258.19 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 484.45 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/484.45 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 484.45 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 125,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,078.29/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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