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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390.35 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390.35 and 221.72 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390.35 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390.35 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390.35 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 86,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548.40/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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