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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441 and 261.36 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 115,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,259.76/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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