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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 445.98 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 445.98 and 261.08 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 445.98 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/445.98 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 445.98 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 116,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,436.46/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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