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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 359.24 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 359.24 and 216.16 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 359.24 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/359.24 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 359.24 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 77,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,653.32/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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