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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 449.19 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 449.19 and 260.10 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 449.19 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/449.19 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 449.19 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 116,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,834.32/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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