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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 484.98 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 484.98 and 258.28 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 484.98 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/484.98 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 484.98 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 125,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,260.63/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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