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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 358.32 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 358.32 and 218.89 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 358.32 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/358.32 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 358.32 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 78,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,432.66/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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