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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 438.96 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 438.96 and 259.96 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 438.96 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/438.96 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 438.96 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 114,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,112.04/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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