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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 440.28 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 440.28 and 260.34 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 440.28 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/440.28 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 440.28 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 114,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,622.50/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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