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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 426.47 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 426.47 and 260.01 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 426.47 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/426.47 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 426.47 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 110,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885.16/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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