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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 439.44 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 439.44 and 259.84 is: 357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 439.44 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/439.44 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 439.44 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 114,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,184.09/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.54

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