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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 442.66 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 442.66 and 258.20 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 442.66 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/442.66 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 442.66 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 114,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,294.81/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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