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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 389.85 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 389.85 and 219.36 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 389.85 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/389.85 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 389.85 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 85,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,517.50/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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