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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 359.04 and 216.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 359.04 and 216.00 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 359.04 = 216.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/359.04 = 216.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 359.04 × 216.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 77,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,549.76/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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