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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442 and 258.60 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 114,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301.20/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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