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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 441.18 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 441.18 and 262.08 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 441.18 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/441.18 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 441.18 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 115,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,624.45/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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