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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 389.56 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 389.56 and 217.04 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 389.56 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/389.56 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 389.56 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 84,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,549.73/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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