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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 485.22 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 485.22 and 258.86 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 485.22 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/485.22 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 485.22 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 125,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,604.05/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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