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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 445.30 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 445.30 and 260.90 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 445.30 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/445.30 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 445.30 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 116,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,175.89/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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