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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 429.62 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 429.62 and 259.34 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 429.62 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/429.62 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 429.62 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 111,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,414.21/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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