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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 390.68 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 390.68 and 216.76 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 390.68 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/390.68 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 390.68 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 84,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,683.80/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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