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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 390.54 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 390.54 and 214.65 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 390.54 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/390.54 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 390.54 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 83,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,830.22/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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