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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 486.08 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 486.08 and 259.55 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 486.08 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/486.08 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 486.08 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 126,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,163.14/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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