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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 389.72 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 389.72 and 223.44 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 389.72 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/389.72 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 389.72 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 87,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,079.70/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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