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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 442.38 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 442.38 and 260.99 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 442.38 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/442.38 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 442.38 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 115,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,456.76/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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