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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.58, 434.04 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.58, 434.04 and 259.16 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.58 : 434.04 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.58/434.04 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.58x = 434.04 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.58x = 112,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,485.81/315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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