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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 389.64 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 389.64 and 225.84 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 389.64 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/389.64 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 389.64 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 87,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,996.30/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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