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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 358.73 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 358.73 and 216.02 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 358.73 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/358.73 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 358.73 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 77,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,491.46/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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