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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 441.28 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 441.28 and 257.20 is: 355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 441.28 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/441.28 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 441.28 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 113,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,497.22/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.30

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