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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 429.98 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 429.98 and 259.47 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 429.98 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/429.98 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 429.98 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 111,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,565.61/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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