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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.56 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.56 and 261.12 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.56 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.56 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.56 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 116,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,344.63/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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