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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 391.20 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 391.20 and 220.20 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 391.20 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/391.20 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 391.20 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 86,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,142.24/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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