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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 359.11 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 359.11 and 221.07 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 359.11 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/359.11 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 359.11 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 79,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,386.10/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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