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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 445.13 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 445.13 and 260.74 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 445.13 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/445.13 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 445.13 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 116,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,063.20/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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