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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 439.45 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 439.45 and 259.25 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 439.45 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/439.45 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 439.45 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 113,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,927.77/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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