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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 439.94 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 439.94 and 256.88 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 439.94 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/439.94 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 439.94 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 113,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,011.79/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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