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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 435.42 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 435.42 and 260.16 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 435.42 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/435.42 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 435.42 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 113,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,278.87/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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