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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 359.03 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 359.03 and 223.97 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 359.03 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/359.03 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 359.03 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 80,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,410.71/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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