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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 479.10 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 479.10 and 255.88 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 479.10 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/479.10 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 479.10 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 122,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,592.11/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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