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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 480 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 480 and 259.20 is: 389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 480 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/480 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 480 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 124,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,416/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.19

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