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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 448.38 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 448.38 and 260.10 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 448.38 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/448.38 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 448.38 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 116,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,623.64/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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