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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.27, 444.49 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.27, 444.49 and 260.10 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.27 : 444.49 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.27/444.49 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.27x = 444.49 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.27x = 115,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,611.20/322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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