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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 450.24 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 450.24 and 260.48 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 450.24 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/450.24 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 450.24 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 117,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,278.52/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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