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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 391.32 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 391.32 and 217.31 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 391.32 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/391.32 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 391.32 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 85,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,035.79/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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