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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.47, 433.02 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.47, 433.02 and 259.11 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.47 : 433.02 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.47/433.02 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.47x = 433.02 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.47x = 112,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,198.84/314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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