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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.18 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.18 and 257.94 is: 386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.18 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.18 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.18 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 123,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,602.13/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.45

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