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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 358.43 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 358.43 and 220.90 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 358.43 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/358.43 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 358.43 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 79,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176.87/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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