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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 441.36 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 441.36 and 258.08 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 441.36 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/441.36 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 441.36 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 113,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,906.19/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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