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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.06 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.06 and 225.39 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.06 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.06 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.06 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 80,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927.41/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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