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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 440.67 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 440.67 and 257.22 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 440.67 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/440.67 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 440.67 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 113,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,349.14/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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