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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 391.09 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 391.09 and 223.88 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 391.09 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/391.09 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 391.09 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 87,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,555.27/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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