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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.02 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.02 and 219.08 is: 302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.02 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.02 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.02 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 78,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654.10/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.19

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