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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 444.87 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 444.87 and 260.62 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 444.87 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/444.87 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 444.87 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 115,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,942.02/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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