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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 417.42 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 417.42 and 260.96 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 417.42 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/417.42 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 417.42 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 108,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,929.92/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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