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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 389.82 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 389.82 and 219.83 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 389.82 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/389.82 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 389.82 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 85,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,694.13/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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