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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.57, 391.47 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.57, 391.47 and 224.12 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.57 : 391.47 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.57/391.47 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.57x = 391.47 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.57x = 87,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,737.24/260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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