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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 434.76 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 434.76 and 259.85 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 434.76 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/434.76 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 434.76 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 112,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,972.39/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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