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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 435.45 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 435.45 and 260.35 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 435.45 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/435.45 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 435.45 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 113,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,369.41/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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