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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432 and 257.85 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 111,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,391.20/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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