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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 440.34 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 440.34 and 260.96 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 440.34 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/440.34 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 440.34 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 114,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,911.13/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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