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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 391.14 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 391.14 and 217.32 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 391.14 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/391.14 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 391.14 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 85,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,002.54/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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