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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 389.42 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 389.42 and 222.40 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 389.42 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/389.42 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 389.42 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 86,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607.01/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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