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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 443.80 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 443.80 and 260.04 is: 358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 443.80 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/443.80 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 443.80 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 115,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,405.75/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.05

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