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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.46 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.46 and 221.40 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.46 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.46 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.46 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 79,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,584.44/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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