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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445.16 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445.16 and 260.16 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445.16 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445.16 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445.16 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 115,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,812.83/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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