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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 445.30 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 445.30 and 259.67 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 445.30 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/445.30 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 445.30 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 115,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,631.52/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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