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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.80, 445.98 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.80, 445.98 and 261.52 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.80 : 445.98 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.80/445.98 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.80x = 445.98 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.80x = 116,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,632.69/323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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