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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 451.15 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 451.15 and 260.48 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 451.15 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/451.15 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 451.15 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 117,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,515.55/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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