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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 485.54 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 485.54 and 258.85 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 485.54 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/485.54 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 485.54 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 125,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,682.88/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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