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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 477.22 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 477.22 and 259.82 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 477.22 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/477.22 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 477.22 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 123,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,992.82/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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