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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 358.82 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 358.82 and 215.84 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 358.82 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/358.82 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 358.82 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 77,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,446.99/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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