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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 358.78 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 358.78 and 221.24 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 358.78 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/358.78 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 358.78 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 79,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,376.49/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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