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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 442.76 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 442.76 and 258.85 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 442.76 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/442.76 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 442.76 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 114,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,608.43/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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