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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 358.44 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 358.44 and 223.16 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 358.44 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/358.44 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 358.44 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 79,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,989.47/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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