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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 484.58 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 484.58 and 258.17 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 484.58 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/484.58 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 484.58 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 125,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,102.73/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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