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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 391.96 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 391.96 and 214.53 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 391.96 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/391.96 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 391.96 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 84,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,084.77/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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