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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 434.96 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 434.96 and 260.26 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 434.96 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/434.96 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 434.96 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 113,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,202.69/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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