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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 442.87 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 442.87 and 258.68 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 442.87 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/442.87 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 442.87 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 114,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,558.75/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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