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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 442.38 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 442.38 and 260.97 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 442.38 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/442.38 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 442.38 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 115,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,448.59/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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