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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 431.04 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 431.04 and 260.68 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 431.04 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/431.04 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 431.04 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 112,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,363.51/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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