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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.38 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.38 and 257.64 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.38 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.38 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.38 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 113,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,717.14/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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