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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 389.88 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 389.88 and 214.47 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 389.88 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/389.88 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 389.88 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 83,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,617.56/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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