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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 484.89 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 484.89 and 259 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 484.89 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/484.89 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 484.89 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 125,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,586.51/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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