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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 441.85 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 441.85 and 258.24 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 441.85 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/441.85 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 441.85 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 114,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,103.34/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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