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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 357.92 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 357.92 and 218.12 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 357.92 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/357.92 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 357.92 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 78,069.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,069.51/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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