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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 390.08 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 390.08 and 224.24 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 390.08 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/390.08 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 390.08 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 87,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470.15/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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