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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 389.40 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 389.40 and 216.40 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 389.40 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/389.40 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 389.40 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 84,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,266.16/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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