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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 440.95 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 440.95 and 258.18 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 440.95 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/440.95 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 440.95 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 113,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,841.62/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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