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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 478.35 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 478.35 and 258.06 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 478.35 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/478.35 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 478.35 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 123,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,443.00/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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